Frankenstein

[DomMINIque]

So I wasn't really a fan of the 13" wheels so I got myself this set:

20160702_115830 by Dominique Bernardino, on Flickr

20160702_123109 by Dominique Bernardino, on Flickr

Think it looks much better on these than it did on the other set. 

Figured I'd test how many of the bumper mounted fogs actually work and quite surprisingly just one that doesn't work... 

20160702_172338 by Dominique Bernardino, on Flickr


Took it out for a spin on the new wheels but the standard mini temp gauge always went into the red. Not knowing quite what was happening there I thought it was best to wire in the VDO gauge I had lying around to give me a more accurate measurement on what was actually going on. 

After a drive around the block, this was the temp:

20160709_145416 by Dominique Bernardino, on Flickr



Stays there constantly unless parked. Then rises to about 88 deg or so and then the fan mounted to the uno rad comes on and bring the temps back down again. 
So I'm happy with the temp. 
Also had a VDO rev counter lying around so thought for now I'll wire it in to see what the motor is doing. 
I also need to finish setting the fueling (I think it is almost as good as I can get it without an AFR gauge)
Then might consider adjusting the timing but don't think this is necessary aas the car seems to be running strong. 

Temporarily held in place by some JDM styling until I get a chance to build a decent dash for the car. 

2016-07-17_10-12-26 by Dominique Bernardino, on Flickr


Brakes need to bled and side mirrors need to be put on are the next two things that NEED to be done. 

Was going to do the brakes this morning but then went looking for brake fluid in the garage and.... nothing so that will have to wait now.